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Designer - Women's Sweaters
Gap Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and today we’re the world’s most iconic American brand.
We’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes,” and today we’re leaders in employee volunteering and social impact.
If you're full of ideas, if you want to work with phenomenal people, and if you think we should leave the world better than we found it, we'd love to meet you.
• Responsible for managing the design process from conception through to final styling for assigned product category.
• Responsible for product design process to include market research, conceptual presentations, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes.
• Will work with and often direct “design ecosystem,” inclusive of in-house designers and vendor partnerships, to create product that is brand right, aspirational, and commercially viable.
• Responsible for researching markets in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc.
• Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines (i.e., sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action).
• Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts.
• Recommends product/key items that demonstrate a clear point of view.
• Provides insight regarding style and fit of product during presentation.
• Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
• Provides direction for colorways on stripes, plaids and prints.
• Responsible for fabric and trim selection.
• Creates BOMs
• Works with technical designer and pre-production partner to ensure design integrity, and that design packages are complete and accurate.
• Partner with merchandising to assort line and develop product appropriate for business needs.
• Seasonal travel (domestic, possible international) for research and/or product development is required.
• College degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years design experience.
• Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to hand sketch.
• Strong design and conceptual skills.
• Strong sense of style and color.
• Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color use, sewing techniques, graphics and trim.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Employees receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Employees can apply for tuition reimbursement.*
• Family care programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet Discount Program.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. In 2016, Gap Inc. was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign for the thirteenth consecutive year and was the sole winner of the Catalyst award for equality in the workplace in 2016.